In Ole Kanestrom's Port Townsend studio, he is practicing the art of bow making — an art perfected by French bow makers 230 years ago that has changed little since.

A Kanestrom bow transcends the materials to become a living piece of art — with which a musician can achieve the highest musical expression.

A Kanestrom bow is sculpted in the tradition of the old masters while also reflecting modern sensibilities. The result is a bow defined by playability, beauty and character.

Ole has cultivated a peaceful studio space from which he draws inspiration and insight into the mystical relationship that exists between the instrument, the player and the bow.

To craft a masterful bow, Ole uses the best available materials and, coupled with his ability to feel and interpret the strength and resonance of the wood, invites the bow’s true nature to reveal itself.